Teacher instructions: Play the video for the class and then write the word "compassion" on the whiteboard. Unpack what compassion means - (e.g. willingness to help others, being caring, showing sympathy, being concerned about other people).

Ask students to consider the compassionate acts shown in this video and discuss what these actions meant for him and the people he interacted with.

Encourage students to think of examples of compassionate acts they have seen in their own lives and as a class, discuss.

Purpose of activity: To define compassion and to discuss the effects of acts of compassion for personal wellbeing and happiness, as well as the effects this can have on others.